[ Moms!! Hishi looks a little like she's been caught doing something she shouldn't be doing. ]
If that's the case, then your expertise would be greatly appreciated for this trip. [ She pauses, before she covers her mouth with her hands. Muffled— ] ... That Kaiza said I'm not supposed to be talking to people about yet.
[ ever since the exploration group came back (whenever that was), it's only been a matter of time before hishi went to do something about it. they shouldn't be surprised, though hilda lofts up a brow in concern. ]
If that's the case, you guys need to work on your sneaking around.
[ but she's glad they caught her. ]
Alyssa has a point. I think maybe you should include us in your plotting, hm?
[ hope hishi has gotten used to hair ruffles because alyssa loves giving them... ]
Honestly, Hishi, you're a smart girl, but when you have books about ruins, maps about ruins, and puzzles that sound just like the ones from the ruins... well, let's just say that doesn't take a genius to figure out what's going on. Even though both of your moms are.
We're hoping to avoid the beast entirely, but if it comes down to it, I'll be designated with undoing the puzzles while he guards me.
[ Hishi is quiet for a moment. ]
... It's going to be dangerous, and not only because of the beast. They say that nearly a decade ago, it killed a child. Or almost killed... I can't remember. Since then, there's been a strange energy in the ruins, and it might be part of why those kidnappers were inspired to take children. There could be dangerous spirits lurking there.
[ all joking aside, hilda looks worried. this has already been a tough task, trying to guide a kid to a bright future. now she has to make sure she survives, and support her no matter what they find or what it takes... it's a lot to get right, and a lot that can go wrong.
still, even if she's apprehensive, she's not going to leave either of them to fend for themselves. ]
None of that sounds like a good time to me, but if we don't do anything, people might just keep kidnapping kids... [ they may have stopped one pack of goons, but more could always show up as long as the promise of treasure is there. ] So we'd better come along and figure out what's going on, once and for all. Besides, it's way too dangerous to let you two go off on your own!
[ in truth, a lot of alyssa's enthusiasm is a little exaggerated... but it's hard not to have gotten legitimately attached and invested over the years. human nature is surprising like that. ]
If we didn't... what right would we have to call ourselves your "guardians"?
[ hilda startles a little at that—how long have they been here? she doesn't really know anymore, it feels like it's been forever and no time at all. she's not sure when she got attached to this scenario along the way, with hishi growing up from the lonesome little girl they'd first met into a brilliant young woman, soon to be the pride of her village.
but with those words, the weight of their journey suddenly has gravitas—they've really come a long way, together. for all her usual levity, hilda's cheeks go pink and her words die out. ]
—Um...
[ what a family they've stumbled into. she takes a page out of alyssa's book and pats hishi's head, gently stroking her hair. it's frightful taking care of someone, being depended on for all manner of things—but weirdly, it's okay. She doesn't mind this. Maybe she even enjoys it for how tentative her voice gets, soft. ]
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You know, if you had just asked, you would have learned that one of your super cool moms actually has experience exploring ancient ruins...
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If that's the case, then your expertise would be greatly appreciated for this trip. [ She pauses, before she covers her mouth with her hands. Muffled— ] ... That Kaiza said I'm not supposed to be talking to people about yet.
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If that's the case, you guys need to work on your sneaking around.
[ but she's glad they caught her. ]
Alyssa has a point. I think maybe you should include us in your plotting, hm?
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Honestly, Hishi, you're a smart girl, but when you have books about ruins, maps about ruins, and puzzles that sound just like the ones from the ruins... well, let's just say that doesn't take a genius to figure out what's going on. Even though both of your moms are.
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... Kaiza doesn't want people worrying about us just yet, or trying to stop us. We don't plan on leaving for at least a year—maybe two.
But if you want to come with us...
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in which case, there's only really one option. she lets out a long-suffering sigh, dramatic enough to be fake. ]
I guess it can't be helped... we'll have to make it a family field trip.
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[ she shoots a sidelong glance at hilda, but otherwise says nothing. moving on. ]
Let me guess—he's the brawn, you're the brains?
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[ Hishi is quiet for a moment. ]
... It's going to be dangerous, and not only because of the beast. They say that nearly a decade ago, it killed a child. Or almost killed... I can't remember. Since then, there's been a strange energy in the ruins, and it might be part of why those kidnappers were inspired to take children. There could be dangerous spirits lurking there.
... Still, will you come with us?
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still, even if she's apprehensive, she's not going to leave either of them to fend for themselves. ]
None of that sounds like a good time to me, but if we don't do anything, people might just keep kidnapping kids... [ they may have stopped one pack of goons, but more could always show up as long as the promise of treasure is there. ] So we'd better come along and figure out what's going on, once and for all. Besides, it's way too dangerous to let you two go off on your own!
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If we didn't... what right would we have to call ourselves your "guardians"?
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Hishi gives them a smile—a real, natural one, rather than one of her awkward smirks. ]
Thank you. I know I don't say it often, but...
[ She pauses. ]
I love you both. You're very dear to me.
[ Best moms!! ]
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but with those words, the weight of their journey suddenly has gravitas—they've really come a long way, together. for all her usual levity, hilda's cheeks go pink and her words die out. ]
—Um...
[ what a family they've stumbled into. she takes a page out of alyssa's book and pats hishi's head, gently stroking her hair. it's frightful taking care of someone, being depended on for all manner of things—but weirdly, it's okay. She doesn't mind this. Maybe she even enjoys it for how tentative her voice gets, soft. ]
...Yeah. [ ... ] Love you too.